Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual How to Test Your Blood

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How to Test Your Blood

Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Make Sure Code Number Displayed on Meter Matches Code Number on Test Strip Vial. Insert Test Strip.

Make sure the test strip holder is properly in place. (See page 77). Turn your meter on. All display symbols will appear. The last test result (or, when you first use the meter, the message

nodata ) will then automatically appear on the display for several seconds.

M C

(Example)

Your current test strip code appears next, followed by check code and then

(Example)

Make sure the code number on the meter display matches the code number on the vial of OneTouch® Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch® II Test Strips you are using. (When you first use the meter, code--will appear, indicating that there is no code stored in the memory.) If the code numbers do not match, code the meter. (See page 11).

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Contents Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Getting StartedComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System Basic Meter OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip Test Strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information To practice the test procedure, OneTouch Normal Control SolutionCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Before TestingSetting Meter Code Match the Code Numbers Press the On/Off ButtonCode the Meter Checking the SystemChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Spot with the tip of the vial Do a control solution testControl solution test tips Important Control Solution Test Information Press On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip How to do a control solution testSpot facing up Test strip in allControl range You are ready to test your blood Apply Control SolutionControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Abbreviated Test Procedure Testing Your BloodTest Detailed Test ProcedureGetting a Drop of Blood Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the pro While the lancet is in the OneTouchCock the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler Adjust the puncture depth settingLance Your Finger Wash Your HandsYour blood glucose test Clockwise Required blood volume. Proceed withRemove the Lancet Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Strip from the vial Remove a testReplace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot on Test strip. The testApply Blood Sample Touch only the tip Be sure that youDrop Blood to the testResults will appear without time Date. See Accurate Results SecondsAfter the result is displayed Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip Strip from If the following messageRemove the test Back Take your meter with you to the lab Comparing Meter and Laboratory ResultsExample Comparing the resultsPage Entering the Memory Mode Using the Meter MemoryRecalling Test Results Entering and Using Set-Up Mode Setting Meter OptionsIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock Time and Date Clock option is set to and when it is set toSetting the Time Setting the Date Or press the M button to move to the next option Beep PromptsLanguage Date Format Time FormatDecimal Separator Unit of MeasureItself off after two minutes of no activity Exiting the Set-Up ModeTest Procedure Messages Solving ProblemsButton Solution testMmol/L 108 mg/dL80 mg/dL 100 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dL 58 mg/dLHi mg/dL Alternating withError Messages Battry When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too lowMeter was used in very bright light Correctly New test strip Test strip moved duringTest New test strip Test strip was not inserted 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest Was turned on If appearing when you turnYour meter on, your meter’s Test area may be dirtyRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Meter requires a test Message when the meterStrip vial to operate Has not yet been codedTaking Care Your Meter Keep the test strip holder and test area clean seeAppears on the display Cleaning the MeterDoing a Daily Check Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Wash only the test strip holder with Clean the Test Strip HolderCareful not to scratch the test area May also be used. Do not apply fullReplace the Test Strip Holder Batteries should last about Replacing the BatteriesTo replace the batteries Against a hard surface Remove the battery compartmentDoor Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustrated ReferencesDimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteries SpecificationsAlkaline batteries 15-35CThree-Year Warranty Guarantee WarrantyDay Money-Back Guarantee Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA